Obama Endorses Paralympian Josh Turek for Iowa Senate, Recalling Basketball Defeat

Former President Barack Obama endorsed Josh Turek, a Paralympian and Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate from Iowa, during a campaign event. Obama humorously recalled being 'whooped' by Turek in a basketball game, using the personal story to highlight Turek's competitive spirit and resilience. The endorsement aims to boost Turek's candidacy in a key Senate race, with Obama leveraging his own history of winning the Iowa caucuses to appeal to voters. The article, published by Fortune on July 29, 2026, covers the political dynamics of the Iowa Senate contest and Obama's role in supporting Democratic candidates.

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Obama Endorses Paralympian Josh Turek for Iowa Senate, Recalling Basketball DefeatFortune | FORTUNEWesternJul 29, 02:12 PM UTC

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